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<strong>2019</strong><br />
MARKETING<br />
SOLUTIONS<br />
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source of local business news and information<br />
for the Corridor’s most influential executives.<br />
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and the area’s top decision makers.<br />
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<strong>2019</strong><br />
EDITORIAL<br />
CALENDAR<br />
<strong>2019</strong> FOCUS TOPIC<br />
Jan. 7<br />
Jan. 14<br />
Jan. 21<br />
Jan. 28<br />
The Year Ahead in Business<br />
Trade and Tariffs<br />
<strong>2019</strong> Economic Forecast<br />
ECONOMIC FORECAST LUNCHEON RECAP<br />
UI Innovations<br />
Feb. 4<br />
Feb. 11<br />
Feb. 18<br />
Feb. 25<br />
March 4<br />
March 11<br />
March 18<br />
March 25<br />
April 1<br />
April 8<br />
April 15<br />
April 22<br />
April 29<br />
May 6<br />
May 13<br />
May 20<br />
May 27<br />
June 3<br />
June 10<br />
June 17<br />
June 24<br />
SERIES LAUNCH: Workforce Realities<br />
Starting (and Surviving) in Business<br />
Engineering in the Corridor<br />
Envisioning A Healthier Region<br />
HEALTH CARE SUMMIT RECAP<br />
BYOD, IoT and other IT Challenges<br />
WORKFORCE SERIES: What Do Employers Want?<br />
Commercial Real Estate Update<br />
COMMERCIAL RE LUNCHEON RECAP<br />
Buying and Selling Businesses<br />
Nonprofits<br />
Women of Influence<br />
WOMEN OF INFLUENCE RECAP<br />
Farming and Food<br />
Greenest Companies<br />
WORKFORCE SERIES: What Do Workers Want?<br />
<strong>Marketing</strong> in the Mobile Age<br />
Financial Institutions<br />
Homegrown Tech<br />
TECHNOLOGY UNTANGLED COVERAGE<br />
Brewing Up Business<br />
Summer Jobs<br />
Fastest Growing Companies<br />
FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES RECAP<br />
WORKFORCE SERIES: What Does Work Look Like Today?<br />
Building Projects in the Corridor
<strong>2019</strong><br />
EDITORIAL<br />
CALENDAR<br />
<strong>2019</strong> FOCUS TOPIC<br />
July 1<br />
July 8<br />
July 15<br />
July 22<br />
Mid-Year Economic Review<br />
MID-YEAR ECONOMIC REVIEW RECAP<br />
Best of the Corridor I<br />
Best of the Corridor II<br />
CBJ 15th Anniversary Issue<br />
July 29<br />
Aug. 5<br />
Aug 12<br />
Aug 19<br />
Aug. 26<br />
Sept. 2<br />
Sept. 9<br />
Sept. 16<br />
Sept. 23<br />
Sept. 30<br />
Oct. 7<br />
Oct. 14<br />
WORKFORCE SERIES: The Diverse Office<br />
Retail Revival<br />
Immigrants in Business<br />
The Style Issue: Branding and Image<br />
Back to School: MBAs and Continuing Ed<br />
Coolest Places to Work<br />
COOLEST PLACES TO WORK RECAP<br />
WORKFORCE SERIES: Solutions and Strategies for the Future<br />
C-Suite Awards<br />
C-SUITE AWARD RECAP<br />
40 Ways to Get Ahead: Advice from Young Professionals<br />
Securing Your Data<br />
CYBERSECURITY RECAP<br />
Wealth Management<br />
Manufacturing Innovation<br />
MANUFACTURING CONFERENCE RECAP<br />
Oct. 21 Forty Under 40<br />
FORTY UNDER 40 ISSUE<br />
Oct. 28<br />
Nov. 4<br />
Nov. 11<br />
Bitcoin, Blockchain and Beyond<br />
New Trends in Office Design<br />
Homebuilding and Residential Development<br />
Nov. 18 The Corridor 2.0<br />
Nov. 25<br />
Dec. 2<br />
Dec. 9<br />
Dec. 16<br />
Dec. 23<br />
Dec. 30<br />
Philanthropy<br />
Fueling Entrepreneurship<br />
Employee-Owned Companies<br />
Getting Away: Business and Personal Travel<br />
Safe and Sound: Insuring Your Business<br />
Newsmakers
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CBJ<br />
SPECIAL<br />
SECTIONS<br />
NATIONAL ENGINEER WEEK:<br />
CBJ special section recognizing the contributions to society engineers make and for<br />
engineers to emphasize the importance of learning math, science and technical skills. This<br />
section features organizations that focus on developing education and careers within the<br />
engineering industry.<br />
STORY DEADLINE: Feb. 1<br />
PUBLISHES: Feb. 18<br />
Industry ROUNDTABLE:<br />
Your Event. Your Content. Your Voice.<br />
Your Industry ROUNDTABLE is a one-hour professionally moderated and transcribed<br />
Q&A forum, where the questions come from you; meaning YOU control the content. Your<br />
company may participate as one of the topic experts, with up to 4 Leadership Seats available.<br />
INDUSTRY<br />
ROUNDTABLE<br />
Your Event. Your Content. Your Voice.<br />
Commercial Real Estate<br />
ROUNDTABLE TOPIC ROUNDTABLE ISSUE DATE<br />
Commercial Real Estate Feb. 11 March 11<br />
Business Security April 8 May 6<br />
Office Design/Culture July 22 Aug. 19<br />
Business Tax Nov. 18 Dec. 16<br />
Topic Expert Benefits:<br />
• Leadership Seat at the Table<br />
• 4-page section in the CBJ<br />
• 150-word expert profile within the section<br />
(includes photo & company logo)<br />
• PDF of the section to use for internal marketing purposes<br />
• Content formatted for website exposure<br />
SENIOR LIVING GUIDE:<br />
The wave of baby boom retirements is beginning to hit the Corridor in full force and<br />
generating a tsunami of construction in the senior living sector. Profile your senior living<br />
community or business in this exclusive guide, designed to offer seniors more and better<br />
options than they have ever had for retirement.<br />
PROFILE & AD DEADLINE: April 5<br />
PUBLISHES: April 22<br />
ALL STARS:<br />
Finding talent is a challenge that has a significant impact on the region’s business<br />
sectors. Who better to share the story and passion about working in these industries than<br />
employees. Profiles of thirteen (13) ALL STARS will be featured, including videotaped<br />
interviews in the e-magazine.<br />
AD DEADLINE: April 4<br />
PUBLISHES: May 13<br />
CORPORATE EVENT & MEETING PLANNING GUIDE:<br />
The “must have” resource guide businesses will use throughout the year for planning meetings<br />
and events in the Corridor. Venues profile their properties with meeting area schematics –<br />
from hotels, conference centers and restaurants to unique or non-traditional venues.<br />
VENUE AD DEADLINE: April 15<br />
VENDOR AD DEADLINE: April 26<br />
PUBLISHES: June 3
CBJ<br />
SPECIAL<br />
SECTIONS<br />
CELEBRATING SUCCESS:<br />
Is your company celebrating a big anniversary or new location in <strong>2019</strong>? Share your<br />
powerful story of success in the July 22nd Celebrating Success edition.<br />
STORY DEADLINE: July 5<br />
PUBLISHES: July 22<br />
GIVING GUIDE:<br />
A strong private sector can’t exist without a vibrant nonprofit sector. The Giving Guide elevates<br />
the awareness of these worthy nonprofit organizations and helps connect them with the<br />
resources of the business community and beyond. The nonprofit profiles provide a snapshot of<br />
the key information on each organization, including volunteer opportunities and ways to give.<br />
AD DEADLINE: July 8<br />
PUBLISHES: Sept. 2<br />
WEALTH MANAGEMENT:<br />
CBJ special section spotlighting leading Corridor financial advisors that share their<br />
strategies for long-term investment success.<br />
PROFILE DEADLINE: Sept. 26<br />
PUBLISHES: Oct. 7<br />
WORKFORCE LEADERS:<br />
This magazine identifies challenges to attract and retain workers, current recruiting<br />
trends, and shares best practices of companies that are ahead of the curve in creating and<br />
maintaining their workforce talent.<br />
AD DEADLINE: Nov. 12<br />
PUBLISHES: Dec. 16<br />
BOOK OF LISTS:<br />
The definitive reference book in the area to provide specific details on the businesses<br />
and industries that make up the Corridor. The book includes 75 ranked lists offering<br />
in-depth and actionable information about individual businesses in specific sectors of<br />
the market, including locations, contact information and top executives. Also included is<br />
Corridor demographic and market information at the front of the book, giving you a better<br />
understanding of the entire Corridor’s strong economy and vibrant culture.<br />
Early Bird AD SPACE RESERVATION Aug. 23, <strong>2019</strong> (discounts w/prepayment)<br />
AD DEADLINE – Tab Sponsors: Oct. 4, <strong>2019</strong><br />
AD DEADLINE: Oct. 7, <strong>2019</strong><br />
PUBLISHES: Jan. 30, 2020<br />
NEWSMAKERS:<br />
Year in Review – Top stories chosen by the CBJ newsroom, the “People’s Choice” top stories<br />
chosen by CBJ readers, Leader survey results on key issues affecting the region’s business<br />
community. Captured all in one place, find out the answers in NEWSMAKERS.<br />
AD DEADLINE: Oct. 31<br />
PUBLISHES: Dec. 30
CBJ<br />
EVENTS<br />
Economic Forecast<br />
Luncheon – January 16<br />
The event features a keynote speaker and<br />
panel of local business leaders who will<br />
provide insight into where the economy is<br />
heading and the biggest opportunities and<br />
challenges they see facing their industries<br />
and the region.<br />
• 2018 Attendance: 597<br />
• 11:30 am - 1:15 pm<br />
• Ticket price: $55 (register by Jan. 9)<br />
90 Ideas in 90 Minutes –<br />
May 1<br />
It only lasts 90 minutes, but attendees will<br />
walk away with the collective knowledge<br />
of nine of the Corridor’s top executives.<br />
These leaders will share 10 of their most<br />
successful programs and initiatives that can<br />
be applied to any business.<br />
• 2018 Attendance: 277<br />
• 7:30-9:30 am<br />
• Ticket price: $40 (register by April 24)<br />
Health Care Summit –<br />
February 8<br />
The event examines national health<br />
policy issues and refocuses them to the<br />
regional level through speakers and<br />
panel discussions. Topics include total<br />
worker health, the opioid epidemic, and<br />
insurance plan design.<br />
• 2018 Attendance: 217<br />
• 7:30 am - 1:30 pm<br />
• Ticket price: $50 (register by Feb. 1)<br />
Commercial Real Estate<br />
Luncheon – March 7<br />
The CBJ’s annual look into the commercial<br />
real estate market. The luncheon will provide<br />
an opportunity to network with local<br />
business professionals and real estate experts.<br />
• 2018 Attendance: 468<br />
• 11:30 am - 1:15 pm<br />
• Ticket price: $50 (register by Feb. 28)<br />
Women of Influence –<br />
April 4<br />
The Women of Influence award is given<br />
to women who have made a difference<br />
in the Corridor and are representative<br />
role models as leaders in their fields and<br />
communities. Honorees are chosen by the<br />
previous year’s winners.<br />
• Nomination form:<br />
www.corridorbusiness.com/events<br />
• Nomination deadline: Jan. 31<br />
• 2018 Attendance: 290<br />
• 5:00-8:00 pm<br />
• Ticket price: $55 (register by March 28)<br />
Technology Untangled –<br />
May 16<br />
This new event will breakdown and<br />
demystify technology advancements of<br />
the 21st century that everyone should<br />
understand but few people actually do.<br />
Topics include Bitcoin, augmented reality,<br />
blockchain and more.<br />
• NEW<br />
• 11:30 am - 1:15 pm<br />
• Ticket price: $40 (register by May 8)<br />
Fastest Growing<br />
Companies – June 5<br />
This event honors the region’s 25 most<br />
dynamic companies that have made<br />
significant contributions to the strength of<br />
the local economy. Nominated companies<br />
are ranked by revenue growth over a twoyear<br />
period, both dollar and percentage<br />
increases are taken into consideration. The<br />
CEO from the #1 company will share his<br />
or her story.<br />
• Nomination form:<br />
www.corridorbusiness.com/events<br />
• Nomination deadline: April 16<br />
• 2018 Attendance: 430<br />
• 5:30-8:00 pm<br />
• Ticket price: $55 (register by May 29)
CBJ<br />
EVENTS<br />
Mid-Year Economic Review<br />
– June 26<br />
This event examines how the economy<br />
has changed since the Economic Forecast<br />
Luncheon and looks ahead to the final six<br />
months of the year.<br />
• 2018 Attendance: 305<br />
• 11:30 am - 1:15 pm<br />
• Ticket price: $50 (register by June 19)<br />
Coolest Places to Work –<br />
Aug. 27<br />
This event honors the top 24 local<br />
companies that have created the<br />
most engaging and rewarding work<br />
environments. Self-nominated companies<br />
in Kirkwood’s seven-county region are<br />
selected based on a Worker Satisfaction<br />
Survey. The CEO from the #1 Coolest Place<br />
to Work will share his or her story.<br />
• Nomination form:<br />
www.skywalkgroup.com/blog<br />
• Nomination deadline: April 4<br />
• 2018 Attendance: 290<br />
• 5:30-8:00 pm<br />
• Ticket price: $55 (register by Aug. 13)<br />
C-Suite Awards – Sept. 11<br />
This event recognizes COOs, CFOs, CIOs,<br />
and CMOs who have made an outstanding<br />
contribution to their company’s<br />
performance over the past year.<br />
• Nomination form:<br />
www.corridorbusiness.com/events<br />
• Nomination deadline: July 11<br />
• 2018 Attendance: TBD<br />
• 11:30 am - 1:15 pm<br />
• Ticket price: $45 (register by Sept. 4)<br />
Manufacturing Conference<br />
– Oct. 4<br />
The Manufacturing Conference, which<br />
coincides with National Manufacturing<br />
Day, will address next generation<br />
engagement strategies, technology in<br />
manufacturing, safety best practices,<br />
employee retention and more.<br />
• 2018 Attendance: 221<br />
• 7:30 am - 3:30 pm<br />
• Ticket price: $95 (register by Sept. 27)<br />
Forty Under 40 – Oct. 17<br />
This event recognizes forty leaders under the<br />
age of 40 who are making a difference in the<br />
Corridor. Honorees are chosen by a panel of<br />
the previous year’s Forty under 40 class.<br />
• Nomination form:<br />
www.corridorbusiness.com/events<br />
• Nomination deadline: Aug. 15<br />
• 2018 Attendance: 392<br />
• 5:30-8:30 pm<br />
• Ticket price: $55 (register by Oct. 10)<br />
Workforce Awards – Dec. 3<br />
The event recognizes companies that<br />
are ahead of the curve in creating and<br />
maintaining their workforce talent edge.<br />
Honorees will be recognized in seven<br />
categories ranging from most effective<br />
internship program to retention strategies.<br />
• Nomination form:<br />
www.corridorbusiness.com/events<br />
• Nomination deadline: Aug. 29<br />
• 2018 Attendance: 132<br />
• 7:30 - 10:00 am<br />
• Ticket price: $45 (register by Nov. 26)<br />
Cybersecurity Breakfast –<br />
Sept. 24<br />
The event invites industry experts to<br />
discuss the current cybersecurity threat<br />
landscape, incident response, and tools<br />
and tactics to mitigate risks for your<br />
company and customers.<br />
• 2018 Attendance: 153<br />
• 8:00 - 10:00 am<br />
• Ticket price: $40 (register by Sept. 17)
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